natural disaster

In the aftermath of the natural disaster, people latched onto these strandings as an omen of the disaster.

"In Australia, more than one in 10 houses in Australia are situated in flood zones. Flooding from intense rainfall and overflowing rivers is the most common and costliest natural disaster," said Associate Professor Shi.

Department of Agriculture operates natural disaster relief programs for eligible farmers that aim to help repair damage to farmlands, provide financial assistance or offer emergency loans, depending on their situation.

Spain had not witnessed such a devastating natural disaster in recent history, he insisted and it was "as terrifying as it was unprecedented".

Noem, who was at one point up for consideration to be Trump’s running mate, will head the agency responsible for everything from deportations to natural disaster relief efforts.